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/Sounds like "kwah" (as in "quack") + "DRAHR" (as in "draft")/

Meaning

To like, appeal to, or convince someone. In Colombia, when something cuadra you, it fits perfectly with what you want, you don't need more arguments, it just clicks and feels right.

Examples

Does the plan for Saturday work for you?

I really like that job proposal.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
Molar
Bandera de España
Petar

/Sounds like "kwah" (as in "quack") + "DRAHR" (as in "draft")/

Meaning

To coordinate, plan, or arrange something with someone in Colombia and Venezuela. It's the standard way to set up a meetup, make plans, or sort out the details of any hangout with friends. If you're making plans in Colombia, you're "cuadrando," not "planeando.".

Examples

Let's set it up to go to the movies.

I already arranged with my buddy to pick us up at 8.

Word family
Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
Bandera de México
Ligar
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To be in an extremely difficult and urgent situation, on the verge of being overwhelmed by accumulated problems, debts, or pressures. The image of someone who can barely keep their head above water.